News and Events

Spring Quarter 2008

End-of-Year Awards Ceremony

Urban Studies students are invited to this annual event in which we recognize some of our outstanding graduating seniors, and celebrate the end of another academic year! Join us in the Tacoma Room (GWP 320) on Thursday, June 12, 5-7 pm.

GIS Symposium

Do you like maps? Then come to the GIS Symposium and hear about our community partnership projects! The event takes place in Carwein Auditorium on Monday, June 9, 2-4pm.

Winter Quarter 2008

Government Leadership Institute

The Urban Studies Program is proud to continue this successful partnership with the City of Tacoma! The Government Leadership Institute (GLI) seeks to educate and inform citizens and students on the basics of City of Tacoma government operations and services, exchange ideas and suggestions on improving the quality of life in Tacoma, and opportunities for public involvement. Follow the link above for details about the public sessions!

Career Discovery Week

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Careers in Urban Studies! Follow the links to learn more.

Colloquium: Pete Guest, professor emeritus, UW Sociology

On Wednesday, January 23, Dr. Guest will present a paper co-authored with Anthony Falit-Baiamonte. This paper investigates the degree to which high status workers (defined by occupation and educational attainment) live in suburban rings as opposed to the central core city in approximately 250 metropolitan areas. Please join us at 1pm in BHS 103!

Autumn Quarter 2007

November 13, 2007: Grad School Workshop

Thinking about Graduate School? Join your Urban Studies faculty at the annual graduate school workshop to learn more about where and how to apply, gathering letters of recommendation, and much more!

• Tuesday, November 13
• 7:00-8:00pm
• Room WCG 103

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